CEC JUNIOR CENTRES

Douglas Community School - Host Family Centre

Host Family accommodation gives students the unique opportunity to become part of an Irish family during their stay in Cork. Our host families have been carefullly selected, and have been approved by our Accommodation Department to ensure that they are of the high standard that is required by CEC. The families are selected on the basis of a friendly atmosphere, good food and clean comfortable surroundings.

Douglas

Our Host Family Centre is located in Douglas - a residential suburb of Cork City, located about 2 km from the city centre. Douglas has all of the amenities of Cork city without the problems of a city centre location. Amenities include 2 large shopping centres, cinema complex, McDonalds, 3 golf courses and horse-riding stables. A bus journey from the school to the city centre takes no more than 15 minutes.

Munster Technological University (Bishopstown) - Residential Centre

The residence consists of a state-of-the-art, newly constructed, purpose-built complex with 24 hour security. Students can stay in single or twin en suite or standard rooms. Each apartment has a fully-fitted kitchen and a comfortable living area. Students enjoy delicious and varied meals prepared by the college caterers. Accommodation is on a full board basis.

Bishopstown

Our junior residential centre is located in the beautiful suburb of Bishopstown. This is a well established south-western residential suburb of Cork situated approximately 3km from the City centre. It is student orientated with many primary and second level schools in the area as well as the third level Munster Technological University where the summer school is based. The Wilton shopping centre is perfect for shopping and there is also a local farm which provides beautiful walks for the public.